“Asma's journey to becoming an accomplished musician is a tale of passion and perseverance. During her formative years, she nurtured dreams of becoming a singer. However, she faced a hurdle with her vocal cords, which couldn't safely support her singing aspirations. Determined to pursue her musical passion, Asma ingeniously switched to whistling tunes, capturing the beauty of melodies in her unique way. It was this melodic gift that caught her father's attention, prompting him to lend her an oud.

Undeterred by societal norms that frowned upon women creating music in Sudan at the time, Asma taught herself to play the oud, drawing from her own memory and innate musical sense. She composed her first piece in secret, cherishing the support of her father, who was among the few who encouraged her musical pursuits from the outset.” - Disha Talreja

Source: About Her